Carolina Indie Fest is back on September 26 and 27 at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford. The Friends of the Rant podcast is kicking off Indie Fest artist interviews, and we’re starting out with Charleston-based rapper Sxvxnt and Raleigh roots-rockers Jack the Radio. Click below to listen. For more information about Carolina Indie Fest, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.

Friends of the Rant podcast | Carolina Indie Fest performers the Southern Brothas and Jo Gore The Rant

Carolina Indie Fest is less than a week out, and we have interviews with two of the performers for Spring 2026 – the Southern Brothas out of Durham and Raleigh's Jo Gore. Carolina Indie Fest is set for Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at Hugger Mugger Brewing, 229 Wicker St. in downtown Sanford. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.carolinaindiefest.net.
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